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F. DEFRANCISCO Obituary

DeFRANCISCO, F. Robert "Bob" Age 76, of Hopkinton, unexpectedly July 17, 2020. The loving husband of the late Arlene (Gilbert) DeFrancisco. The dear and devoted father of Kim Ishoo of Boston, Stacey Melin and her husband, Steven of Burlington, Nicole Higgins and her husband, Chris of Watertown, Juliet DeFrancisco of Boston and Alyson Schuster and family of New Hampshire. Proud grandfather of Amanda and Angela Melin, Noah and Hannah Ishoo and Luke and CJ Higgins. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19, Bob's visitation and services will be for family in the Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home, 52 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory would be sincerely appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105, http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=39300&px=6688740&pg=personal swdfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2020.

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Christine Evans

July 28, 2020

Bob, you raised amazing daughters, strong and independent. A more glorious legacy could not be found. Be at peace.

Ted Mahoney

July 24, 2020

Bob D a legend in telecom but more importantly a great Dad and a great guy!
Hail and farewell my friend.

Ron Orazine

July 23, 2020

I just heard of your passing. A wave of sadness and memory came over me. I remembered the good and trying times as we developed the business. The nights spent talking about the future. Of Jimmy, Paula Irving and Arline. May you be at peace.

Jim D’Antona

July 23, 2020

Bobby was my Uncle by only 5 years, and my hero during my childhood. He was a very good athlete, warm hearted, and had a contagious smile.
I will always cherish my memories of him.❤
RIP Uncle Bobby ❤

Stacey Melin

July 23, 2020

We miss you Dad. Thinking of you during the happy times. The many Christmas Eves together, weekends at the Cape. I also remember your taking us to Storyland and other wonderful vacations. You did many good, kind and generous things for me and Steve. You were a fabulous grandpa to Amanda and Angie. They will always miss their Grandpa Bob XO. Stacey

Rena Green

July 22, 2020

Bob came to my shop for a better part of 10 years. I so admired the beautiful marriage that he & Arlene had. He always talked in glowing terms about her (and his children). I spoke to him after Arlene passed, & he was devastated beyond words. Bob was a decent guy with a terrific ability to find laughter in this world easily, & to make others laugh, as well. He was a joy!!!

The only solace is that he's with Arlene again.
I know his family will treasure & hold close the wealth of memories he gave you. Hopefully it will give you comfort.

Rena Green (formerly Nova Hair Designs, Auburndale, Ma)

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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52 Trapelo Road, Belmont, MA 02478

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